British counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of former UK lawmaker Ann Widdecombe , UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said on Monday.
Police had previously said there was no information to suggest Widdecombe’s murder was an act of terrorism or politically motivated.
The former lawmaker was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, in western England on Thursday. Police say they believe Widdecombe died the day before her body was discovered. She had “sustained serious injuries,” Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said in a statement last week.
On Saturday, police arrested a 28-year-old man in South Yorkshire, England, on suspicion of murder.
“The suspect, who is a white British national, is now in police custody,” said the statement from Devon and Cornwall Police. “We were supported by Counter Terrorism Policing North East and South Yorkshire Police who carried out the arrest on behalf of Devon & Cornwall Police.”
This is a developing story and will be updated.
